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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-25 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading ��l'l Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Community Planning and Development Commission Date: 2013 -11 -25 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Charlie Adams - Chair John Weston Nick Safina David Tuttle Jeff Hansen Members - Not Present: Others Present: Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Jean Delios - Assistant Town Manager, Community Services Jessie Wilson - Community Development Administrator Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jessie Wilson Topics of Discussion: There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM 212 -214 Main street. Anthony's Roast Beef: Minor Modification to Approved Sian Plan Ms. Wilson said the Applicant has returned with the outstanding items the CPDC requested at the last meeting. This Included some additional information on the "quick- connect" grease system and a letter from the property owner approving the recycling bin being placed on wheels. Mr. Ramzl Elshrafl explained the "quick- connect" grease system to the CPDC. The system Includes a sealed tank on the exterior of the building. A pipe will be connected from the tank to the Interior of the building. Grease from the kitchen equipment will then be emptied Into a container which hooks up to the pipe system on the inside of the building. Grease is then sucked out of the container which Is piped to the sealed tank outside of the building. Ms. Wilson said the system will likely require a plumbing permit and that the Health Director will defer to the plumbing Inspector. With regards to spillage, Ms. Wilson said an Inspection of a similar system at the Mandarin Reading restaurant revealed some grease stains outside of the tank. That Is likely due to the contractor removing the grease from the tank improperly. Mr. Elshraf will need to seek approval from Conservation and this may be an issue. He will have to ensure they are comfortable with that type of system. Mr. Hansen asked about the size of the truck that will remove the grease. Mr. Elshraf replied that the truck will park alongside the building and not enter the rear area. A hose Page 1 1 will then be connected to the tank and the grease removed. The truck will then back up into the parking lot and exit the property. There will be no turning movements Involved. Removal of the grease will occur approximately once a month. In regards to the recycling bin, Ms. Wilson said she included a condition in the dedslon that the Town Planner and Town Engineer will verify it has been changed to a wheeled bin prior to the Issuance of a building permit. Mr. Tuttle moved the CPDC to determine the proposed changes on the plans and material submitted are minor modifications. Mr. Weston seconded and the motion carried 4 -0 -0. Mr. Tuttle moved the CPDC to approve the Minor Modification as presented on the plans and material submitted for 212 -214 Main Street, Anthony's Roast Beef, as amended. Mr. Weston seconded and the motion carried 4 -0 -0. Planning Updates Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) - Ms. Delios reported that the first Public Forum was held on November 20, 2013 and was attended by approximately 40 people. VHB presented the project overview and also engaged the audience with a Llve /Work Map and an electronic polling activity. Several comments were received, many of which were based on the Aquifer Protection District regulations and wetland regulations. In addition, there were comments regarding slgnage. In particular, the owner of Calareso's said he would like more Flexibility so that he could have more than one sign. He also suggested changes be made that would allow for changeable signs to accommodate his seasonal items. There were also a few comments on accessory apartments which would make it easier for residents to age In place. Mr. Weston agreed, noting that he has been reading several reports Indicating that the composition of population will shift dramatically and there will be a huge increase in the percentage of elderly. He said that this Is a good time to think ahead and address these upcoming Issues. Ms. Delios said the next Public Forum is February P. The ZAC will be meeting next week to review the comments received at the Public Forum. n Street. D'Amici' Ms. Delos told the CPDC that D'Amici's Bakery will be going Into the MF Charles Building and is addressed as 614 Main Street. The MF Charles Building Flt out Is nearing completion and the tenants are starting their own build -outs. She said D'Amld's is a bakery with a proposed 30 seat cafe. Mr. Joe Torretta, owner of the bakery told the CPDC they have 4 other locations, two In Lynn, one in Melrose and one in Wakefield. The bakery in Reading will be full service, but the majority of the heavy baking will be done In Lynn and then delivered to Reading. Mr. Adams asked where the deliveries will come Into the building. Mr. Torretta said that at the rear of the building Is an access hallway with a door to the bakery. It was confirmed that it is not a public corridor. Mr. Tuttle asked about the basement. Mr. Torretta replied they are going to use it for dry storage, the walk -in freezer and an office. Mr. Adams asked about the windows. Mr. Torretta said they want to keep them clear so pedestrians can see in. Ms. Wilson asked about outdoor seating. Mr. Torretta said they would eventually like to have outdoor seating. Ms. Wilson said the Applicant will be before the DIRT in two weeks. She would like to ask the CPDC consider authorizing Town Planner approval for the proposed Improvements. Mr. Page 12 Weston said he feels this plan is in line with what the plan called for the MF Charles Building. He agrees this should be Town Planner Approval. Mr. Tuttle moved the CPDC to determine the proposed build -out for D'Amici's Bakery is appropriate for Administrative Review and Approval by Town Planner. Mr. Hansen seconded and the motion carried 4 -0 -0. her Pamplemousse - Ms. Delos said that Pamplemousse has opened and that It looks great Inside. She Is very pleased on how it turned out. Ms. Wilson said they are not going to have a coffee bar because the electrical was not set up for it and to move it from the other side of the building would have been cost prohibitive. Ms. Delios said that the building was not laid out in the most ideal way and that certain issues like this were not addressed early on. The CPDC agreed that the developer should have thought about the future tenants and designed It to be more accommodating. This Is often a risk when a residential developer designs and builds a mixed use facility. Bolea - The boutique make -up store has opened on Haven Street. The sign looks great and they did a great job redoing the interior. Schedule - Ms. Dellos went over the calendar for December noting there Is a meeting on December 9" and 30th. Mr. Adams cancelled the meeting on the 30th. Mr. Tuttle moved the CPDC to approve the minutes from the November 4, 2013 CPDC meeting as amended. Mr. Hansen seconded and the motion carried 4 -0 -0. Adiournment On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Hansen, the CPDC voted to adjourn at 8:30 PM by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Page 1 9